Luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co. has expanded its partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) by introducing a new jewellery design scholarship alongside the second cycle of the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA Jewellery Designer Award. The new initiative for 2026-2027 includes Continue Reading
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has released a comprehensive new guide aimed at safeguarding workers in fashion supply chains from the growing dangers of extreme heat. Published on April 17, 2026, the guide outlines practical steps for apparel, footwear, and travel goods companies to mitigate heat-related risks in manufacturing environments as global Continue Reading
Independent fashion retailers are emerging as a powerful force in the global fashion ecosystem, with their share of total transaction volume rising from 49% to 62% over the past five years, according to data from JOOR. Reflecting this surge, 51% of independent brands reported year-on-year growth within the independent channel—significantly outperforming multi-brand Continue Reading
Fashion and lifestyle retailer Primark has unveiled its updated Circular Product Standard 2.0, aiming to scale circular design across its operations by tightening requirements on materials, durability, and recyclability. Originally introduced in 2023, the revised framework introduces a new “progressive design level” with stricter expectations, including the use of Continue Reading
An Italian court has lifted ahead of schedule the special judicial administration imposed on a unit of luxury fashion house Valentino, which had been under scrutiny over labour practices linked to its subcontractors. The decision brings an early end to oversight of Valentino Bags Lab S.r.l., the entity responsible for producing the brand’s accessories line. […]Continue Reading
Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has begun fresh discussions with lenders as weakening global demand for high-end goods puts pressure on its earnings and debt conditions. The company is reportedly working with Rothschild & Co as its financial adviser while exploring options to ease debt covenants. With approximately €450 million in bank debt, […]Continue Reading
G-III Apparel Group reported a 7 percent decline in sales for fiscal 2026, with revenue falling to $2.96 billion as the company continued to feel the impact of phasing out its licensed brands from PVH, including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. The New York-based fashion company said the reduction of PVH-licensed products resulted in a […]Continue Reading
















